October 4, 2007
Bloomberg Helped Create "Culture of Discrimination"?
Mayor Bloomberg was named in a bias lawsuit filed by three former Bloomberg LP employees. This now accompanies a lawsuit, which charges that female employees were discriminated against, that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed against the billionaire's media company earlier this week. The lawsuit says, "Upon information and belief, Michael Bloomberg is responsible for the creation of the systemic, top-down culture of discrimination which exists within Bloomberg."
The Sun reports that the three women, Jill Patricot, Tanys Lancaster, and Janet Loures, offer "the first detailed timeline of the demotions, pay cuts, and responsibility scalebacks they are alleging," such as a Patricot being told by a (female) supervisor that her career was "'paused' because she had a child."
Additionally, they allege that Bloomberg is still very involved with the business, contradicting the Mayor's claim, "I haven't worked there, as you know, in an awful long time." The Post also notes that the suit alleges that current Bloomberg LP CEO Lex Fenwick and Bloomberg "communicate about discrimination complaints by company employees and how the human-resources department responds." Fenwick is accused of firing two pregnant employees and saying, "I'm not having any pregnant bitches working for me."
A Bloomberg LP spokesperson said the lawsuit was a "publicity stunt," and that "it sounds like an effort to damage reputations and stir up publicity to pressure the company for financial gain." The lawsuit does not cite any specific example of Bloomberg's actions; the Sun spoke to University of Virginia political science professor Larry Sabato who suggested Bloomberg's inclusion in the lawsuit could be a way to attract more attention and more money. The three women are seeking $48 million each.
Bloomberg LP has been sued in many states, and the NY Times writes, "The lawsuits depict a workplace intolerant of older workers, of women and men who needed extra time for child care, and of people with disabilities or health problems."
Photograph of Mayor Bloomberg while in London by Sang Tan/AP
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Well, that would certainly explain his predilection for the latin persuasion. But, how about black booty, Mikey..?
"Bloomberg Help Create..."
What? Nice headline.
#2 - thanks for pointing out that - I also left out the question mark.
i knew someone who worked in IT as Bloomberg LP
he told me that he used to throw crazt tantrums when something "didn't work"
so much so that they put a piece of tape on the floor, so they knew how far away to stand...cuz mr b liked to throw his phone
If its any consolation, I didn't even notice the mistakes. I was too busy focusing on that oddly calming picture of Bloomberg.
You need a lawsuit to tell you this guy is a total jerkoff?
I don't get how this becomes about latins? Look at the pictures of the broads suing Bloomie: http://www.nypost.com/seven/10042007/news/regionalnews/secret_sexist_mike.htm?page=1
They don't look Latin to me. They look like they are of Northern European stock. One Redhead, one Blond hair, healthy bodies, blue eyes.... etc.
No wonder Bloomie couldn't help himself. I'd try for some pervy pregnant action with those chicks myself.
48 million dollars
FORT EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS
give me a fucking break
if he hates old people, he should fire himself.
and take your she-male with you.
This is not surprising. If you haven't read the details in the news over the years (which most haven't) Bloomberg's policies all revolve around money. Make cuts at all costs.
Do you know why he appealed the legalization of gay marriage? He thought it would cost the city too much money. No joke.
Homeless shelter reduction. Financing children's hospitals. All cut. But he poured money into development projects for luxury housing.
Bloomberg dreams at night:
"$€¢£¥฿₡₢₣ ₤₥₦₧ ₨₩₪₫₭₮ ₯₠₰₱$ €¢£¥ ฿₡₢ ₣₤₥₦₧ ₨₩₪₫₭₮₯₠₰ ₱$€¢£¥ ฿₡₢₣₤₥₦ ₧₨₩₪ ₫₭₮₯₠₰₱"
That's the only language he speaks. Money money money money.
Typo: Homeless shelters. Financing of children's hospitals.
thats why you should never hire women.